Chow Hwang, PA-C
NPI 1346592318 · Physician Assistant · Kailua Kona, HI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chow Hwang, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Kailua Kona, HI (NPI 1346592318).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346592318
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0110004054 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
254 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 137 | $79 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 48 | $143 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 43 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$143 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 53 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 41 | 21 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 37 | 12 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 28 | — |
| Gabapentin | 23 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | — |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$222 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-10-15
- Last updated
- 2021-05-19
- Certified
- 2021-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chow Hwang's NPI number?
- Chow Hwang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346592318, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chow Hwang's specialty?
- Chow Hwang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chow Hwang located?
- Chow Hwang's practice location on file with NPPES is 74-517 Honokohau St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2715.
- What is Chow Hwang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chow Hwang is (808) 334-4400.
- Does Chow Hwang accept Medicare?
- Chow Hwang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chow Hwang's NPI active?
- Yes — Chow Hwang's NPI (1346592318) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.